Regulators must face the rise of the machines
IOSCO sets guidance on overseeing AI use for investment firms, asset managers
Top Stories in Practice
Cloud computing transforming brokerage industry, report says
Technology presents opportunities as well as challenges for firms, FINRA said
- By: James Langton
- August 16, 2021 August 16, 2021
- 15:32
How to make good use of Monte Carlo projections
Projections are essential for planning but they rely on the quality of the variables used
- By: David Truong
- August 4, 2021 August 4, 2021
- 14:36
FCAC releases new financial literacy strategy
The government agency hopes to make the financial system more accessible and inclusive
- By: Staff
- July 14, 2021 July 14, 2021
- 12:22
Addressing the conflict of proprietary products
Conflicts-related reforms come into effect June 30
- By: Michelle Schriver
- June 29, 2021 June 29, 2021
- 17:16
As housing prices soar, advisors are adjusting their strategies
Some young clients fear missing out, while older ones may be sitting on unexpected gold mines
- By: Susan Goldberg
- June 14, 2021 June 14, 2021
- 15:14
ESG interest on the rise, but so is fear of greenwashing
The final day of the RIA conference focused on retail advisors
- By: Katie Keir and Rudy Mezzetta
- June 11, 2021 June 11, 2021
- 16:42
How do you measure the impact of an impact investment?
Choosing products that deliver real-world results is a challenge for the industry
- By: Greg Dalgetty
- June 11, 2021 June 11, 2021
- 09:03
Client-focused reforms and advisor compensation
New rules coming into effect June 30 require advisors to address material conflicts
- By: Michelle Schriver
- June 10, 2021 June 10, 2021
- 14:44
Climate metrics are imperfect, but advisors still need to start using them
Experts at the RIA conference said advisors should be discussing net-zero portfolios
- By: Mark Burgess
- June 9, 2021 June 9, 2021
- 12:26
One in five Canadian investors plans to switch wealth providers: survey
Firms should prioritize hybrid models to serve investors post-pandemic, an EY study says
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- June 7, 2021 June 7, 2021
- 13:03
Crypto firms struggling to satisfy U.K.’s anti-money laundering rules
Canadian regulators are also trying to come to grips with regulating crypto trading firms
- By: James Langton
- June 3, 2021 June 3, 2021
- 14:02
Investors experiencing service issues at online brokerages: J.D. Power study
One in four clients reported having at least one problem with their firms over the past 12 months
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- May 27, 2021 May 27, 2021
- 12:31
Canada’s big banks not likely to join Bitcoin bandwagon: DBRS
Even with low interest rates, Bitcoin's risks outweigh the benefits, a report says
- By: James Langton
- February 22, 2021 February 22, 2021
- 13:15
Top 10 columns from 2020
From government benefits to 401(k)s, our experts covered the big topics
- By: Staff
- December 24, 2020 December 24, 2020
- 09:32
Outcome-based investments and other fintech to watch
A report outlines the technology changing financial services
- By: Fiona Collie
- October 5, 2020 October 5, 2020
- 15:56
Client Confidential: Jake Goertzen
A Winnipeg truck driver discusses financial advice and the road to retirement
- By: Derek Clouthier
- May 11, 2021 May 11, 2021
- 09:30
Financial planning through the pandemic
Help your business-owner client reassess cash flow and more
- By: Michelle Schriver
- May 11, 2021 May 11, 2021
- 09:30
Racial justice, one year later
Editorial: Financial firms still have work to do in acknowledging their role in systemic racism
- By: Melissa Shin
- May 11, 2021 May 11, 2021
- 09:30
Halfway through an SRO ban, ex-rep agrees to new suspension
An OSC enforcement action against a former rep has extended an existing suspension
- By: James Langton
- February 9, 2021 February 9, 2021
- 12:15
China’s growth picks up in Q3 as recovery takes hold
Retail sales finally returned to pre-virus levels
- By: Joe McDonald, The Associated Press
- October 19, 2020 October 19, 2020
- 10:25
CE Course: Optimal asset location
Examining how taxes, expected investment outcomes and utility can affect asset location
- By: Benjamin Felix
- October 15, 2020 October 16, 2020
- 16:00
Help retired clients avoid high-pressure sales tactics
Be sensitive to the psychology and life-stage perspective of retirees
- By: Al Emid
- November 6, 2013 December 9, 2019
- 07:00
Advisors can do more to help their clients relax in retirement
Retirees are re-assessing how they deal with financial markets
- By: Al Emid
- October 30, 2013 December 9, 2019
- 07:00
The whole picture: Understanding the needs of aging clients
The process of aging can take its toll
- By: Jill O’Donnell and Graham McWaters
- October 23, 2013 December 9, 2019
- 07:00